Tatung introduces industry's first SPARC 5-compatible systems featuring 110 MHz microSPARC II processors.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 1995--Less than one week after Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. Computer Corp. announced its first workstation to feature the new 110 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. microSPARC II processor from Sun's own SPARC (Scalable Performance ARChitecture) A family of RISC CPUs from Sun that runs mostly under Sun's Solaris, but also under Linux and BSD operating systems. After development began in the mid-1980s by David Patterson of the University of California at Berkeley and Bill Technology Business, Tatung Science & Technology Inc. (TSTI TSTI Total Safety Task Instruction TSTI Texas State Traffic Institute TSTI Too Small To Investigate ) has introduced the industry's first compatible system to feature the same chip. This high-speed desktop system, called the microCOMPstation 5/11, is now shipping. The new microCOMPstation 5/11 delivers a 30 percent higher frequency than Sun SPARCstation 5 and compatible systems incorporating previous versions of the microSPARC II processor, and an even greater improvement over 70 MHz SPARCstation 4 class systems. Estimated performance ratings See benchmark. are 78.6 SPEC_int and 65.3 SPEC_fp. "These high-performance desktop workstations represent an excellent mid-range computing solution for network computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. users in applications ranging from technical to commercial," said Dr. Kam Chan, president of Tatung Science & Technology Inc. The microCOMPstation 5/11 is available in several different configurations designed to meet customer needs. A full-featured system configured with a 1 GB hard drive, 32 MB of RAM, Turbo GX graphics, and a 20-inch color monitor See monitor. is priced at $7,265. Five peripheral ports -- including two serial, one parallel, an AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) The network interface used with the original Ethernet. See 10Base5. 1. (tool, product) AUI - Adaptable User Interface. 2. (networking) AUI - Attachment Unit Interface. or 10Base T Ethernet, and a SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. 2 port -- are standard offerings which allow for direct peripheral connections, saving the customer the expense of purchasing external conversion cable as required with Sun's SPARCstation 5. In addition, the system comes standard with three SBus expansion slots A receptacle inside a computer or other electronic system that accepts a printed circuit board. The number of slots determines future expansion. See PC data buses. (hardware) expansion slot - A connector in a computer into which an expansion card can be plugged. which provide flexibility for storage, graphics and other options. The microCOMPstation 5/11 features a slide-in motherboard cabinet design, which provides the user with a convenient way to swap higher- frequency CPUs, change boards or other add-ons. The design also allows the system to be equipped with standard features such as built-in CD quality, 16-bit audio capabilities, and components such as internal speakers and audio ports. Options on the microCOMPstation 5/11 include 15- or 17-inch color monitors, up to 256 MB of RAM, and up to 4 GB or more of hard disk storage. TSTI's advanced Turbo GX+ graphics accelerators are also available, and the system supports 24-bit, true-color S24-compatible graphics. All new TSTI systems come complete with a one-year warranty and Solaris 1.x or 2.x pre-installed. Mid-Range Solution The new microCOMPstation 5/11 has been designed as a mid-range solution that falls between SPARCstation 4 or 5-level systems and higher-end SPARCstation 20-class machines. TSTI's recently announced microCOMPstation 5/85, for example, priced at less than $4,000, is an 85 MHz, entry-level system designed to compete effectively with PCs. The company's SuperCOMPstation 20S and SuperCOMPserver 20 S Series, two lines of single- and multi-processing desktop and server solutions, represent TSTI's higher end Coordinates: For other places with the same name, see Billinge. Higher End or Billinge Higher End is a district of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, in Greater Manchester, England. computing offerings, with prices starting at $16,070 for 75 MHz SuperSPARC II-based systems. Energy Star-Compliant The new microCOMPstation 5/11 complies with the energy-saving guidelines of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program. As one of the first RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. systems to be Energy Star-compliant, the workstation offers a host of energy-saving features including an expandable power supply that reaches up to 165 watts in full power mode. When not in use for a pre-set duration of inactivity, the microCOMPstation 5/11 automatically powers down to less than 30 watts until reactivated. The system also includes an Energy Star- compliant color monitor and a cooling component that adjusts to internal system temperatures to save energy and reduce fan noise. Upgrade Kits Available TSTI is offering an easy upgrade path to 110 MHz microSPARC II technology. Users of 70 and 85 MHz microSPARC II chips found in SPARCstation 5-class systems such as the TSTI microCOMPstation 5/85 and 5/70, as well as the microCOMPstation II-3/85 and 3/70, can purchase a field upgrade kit for $1,195. Factory upgrades are also available for an additional cost. Tatung Science & Technology, a U.S. subsidiary of the $3 billion multi-national Tatung Co., is the leading provider of SPARC-compatible workstations and servers. The company offers an award-winning product line featuring the broadest range of client/server computing solutions available, from X terminals to multi-processing servers. For more information, contact Tatung Science & Technology Inc., 1840 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, Calif. 95035. Telephone: 800/659-5902. Internet/e-mail: mkt(at-sign)tsti.com. World Wide Web: http://www.tatung.com/tsti. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Color slides are available upon request. COMPstation is a trademark of Tatung Science & Technology Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Cooper/Iverson Marketing, San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Paula Johns, 619/436-2487 or 619/292-7400 e-mail: coopiver(at-sign)cerf.net |
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